ART & DESIGN

Christiana Soulou

by W Magazine

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Christiana Soulou, a 47-year-old Athenian artist, creates haunting, delicate drawings that delve into the darker side of the human psyche. Soulou often references literature in her work: here, Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream inspires the artist’s series of ghostlike drawings. A solo show of Soulou’s work will be mounted at Sadie Coles HQ gallery in London In 2009.

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Photographer: Christiana Soulou Curated: Dennıs Freedman

Wing’d Cupid

“Love looks not with the eyes, but with the mind.” Act 1, Scene 1

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Photographer: Christiana Soulou Curated: Dennıs Freedman

Hippolyta and Theseus (Our Nuptial Hour)

“Now, fair Hippolyta, our nuptial hour Draws on apace; four happy days bring in Another moon…” Act 1, Scene 1

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Photographer: Christiana Soulou Curated: Dennıs Freedman

Puck

a. “Those that Hobgoblin call you and sweet Puck.” Act 2, Scene 1 b. “I’ll put a girdle round about the earth, In forty minutes.” Act 2, Scene 1

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Photographer: Christiana Soulou Curated: Dennıs Freedman

The Boy

“I do but beg a little changeling boy…” Act 2, Scene 1

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Photographer: Christiana Soulou Curated: Dennıs Freedman

As You Use Your Dog

“What worser place can I beg in your love, — And yet a place of high respect with me, — Than to be used as you use your dog?” Act 2, Scene 1

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Photographer: Christiana Soulou Curated: Dennıs Freedman

I Am Your Spaniel

HELENA: “I am your spaniel.” Act 2, Scene 1

To see the complete portfolio please pick up W‘s November issue.